General Catalog - John F. Kennedy University

ForewordJohn F. Kennedy University (JFKU) was founded in 1964 as one of the firstuniversities in the United States dedicated solely to adult education. More than25,000 adults have attended classes at the university, and over 10,000 women andmen hold JFK University degrees. During the university’s early years, typical students wereworking adults who had completed two years of college, experienced an interruption intheir formal education (often to raise a family), and wanted to return to school to completetheir degree. By offering graduate and upper-level undergraduate programs, the universityhelped create educational opportunities for adult students.Students come to John F. Kennedy University from unusually rich and diverse backgroundswith a wide array of academic, professional, cultural, and artistic experiences. Since 1964,the university has grown steadily, expanding programs and services to meet the full rangeof adult and traditional student needs. JFKU programs enable graduates to master theoreticalknowledge, gain a sense of personal power, and acquire skills to perform effectivelyin their chosen field. Through a broad range of career-oriented programs, the universityencourages intellectual inquiry, breadth of vision and spirit, and active contribution to thecommunity. As scholar-practitioners, the faculty collaborate with students in an environmentthat values individual and cultural differences while striving to forge bonds of commonunderstanding for an independent world.Today, the university’s five schools enroll over 1,800 students in degree and certificateprograms in the fields of education, liberal arts, management, psychology, holistic studies,and law. Eighty percent of students are enrolled in graduate programs.Accreditation and RecognitionJohn F. Kennedy University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools andColleges (WASC). Accreditation entitles the university to participate in federal studentfinancial aid programs. The university is approved for veterans’ training.Students and graduates of the university are accepted by other colleges and universitiesupon transfer. In addition, many businesses, government agencies, industries, and otheremployers recognize the value of advanced study at the university and approve reimbursementto their employees for all or a portion of their tuition costs.Interested parties may contact WASC at:Western Association of Schools and CollegesAccrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities985 Atlantic Avenue Suite 100Alameda CA 94501Phone: (510) 748-9001Fax: (510) 748-9797eMail: wascsr@wascsenior.orgInternet: http://www.wascweb.orgThe School of Law is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar ofCalifornia.The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program is accredited by the American PsychologicalAssociation (APA).John F. Kennedy UniversityForeword v